Program Specialist in IDD
Company: The Verland Foundation Inc.
Location: Sharon
Posted on: January 27, 2023
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Job Description:
Description: Verland is hiring Exceptional People to provide
Compassionate Care as a Program Specialist in the Mercer County
Area for our Residential locations. Our Mission is that "We believe
that every person deserves a safe, enriching, and stable
environment in which to thrive with dignity and respect. Our
mission is to provide individualized, innovative care and ongoing
support for people in our community with complex physical and
intellectual challenges. "Verland's Vision is simple "To lead the
way in transformative care, for those with complex needs, allowing
all individuals the power to live a life of dignity and contribute
to our society to the full extent of their abilities." The Program
Specialist, working with individuals who have intellectual and
developmental disabilities, is the primary advocate for each
individual assigned and will ensure that all medical concerns are
addressed. The PS develops, supervises and coordinates each
Individual Support Plan (ISP) for the individuals assigned,
completes assessments, identifies strengths, needs, likes,
interests and preferences, as well as the dislikes, for each
individual. The Program Specialist This is a salaried, exempt
position. Program Specialist Duties Include :Secures all necessary
services to ensure all individuals' needs are being met as
specified in the individuals' ISP.Completes / ensures all necessary
documentation associated with the Individual Support Plans,
Quarterly Reviews, ISP revisions and ISP process (I. E. invitations
to meetings, development and implementation of the ISP, completing
reviews, updating and revisions, accuracy of reports [to include
dates and signatures] and reporting content discrepancy of the ISP
to SC, as applicable, and team members) meet all State licensing
requirements including 33b 1-19 regarding plan lead. Supervises,
monitors, evaluates and/or makes recommendations to the SC to
revise a service or outcome in the ISP that is provided to the
individual.Reports a change related to the individual's needs to
the SC, as applicable, and plan team membersEnsures all content are
included in the ISP, (protocol for social, emotional, environmental
plan, protocol for restrictive procedures plans, etc.)Provides
assessment to the SC or plan lead at least 30 days prior to the ISP
meeting.Reviews the ISP with the individual and coordinate the
services provided to meet State licensing requirementsProvides the
documentation of the ISP review to the SC, as applicable, and plan
team members to meet State licensing requirementsInforms plan team
members of the option to decline the ISP review document to meet
State licensing requirementsMonitors house funds and money relating
to an individual's needsMonitors Individual's progress monthly
through direct observation, reviewing, signing and dating monthly
documentation of an individual's participation and progress toward
outcomes.Coordinates the training of DSP's in the content of health
and safety needs relevant to each individualDeveloping and
implementing provider services to meet State licensing requirements
(relating to provider services)Must be fluent on all assigned
Individual's ISP's.Provides ongoing training to assigned staff
relevant to each individual on the following areas: ISP and
reviews, specific therapeutic needs, health and safety needs,
medication needs, diet orders, and specific house needs
etc.Exhibits a professional attitude at all times when representing
the individual and the facility and maintain an excellent working
relationship with all staff and peers. Schedules and attends (as
needed) medical appointments, monitor medical follow-up appointment
and ensure implementation of medical care.Maintains medication
administration certification and maintain practicum observer
certification by completing observations and monitoring
staff/documentation relating to the medication process. Performs
MAR reviews and medication checks. Provides face to face ISP
training to Program Coordinators and DSP's.Acts as Certified
Investigator on an on-call basis when necessary.Perform other
related duties upon requestRequirements:Must possess a knowledge of
current practices and regulations pertaining to individuals with
intellectual and developmental disabilities.Must have effective
verbal and written skills necessary to both communicate with
individuals and staff and to prepare necessary written
documentation.Must be able to effectively monitor individual
programming, providing hands-on implementation and staff
training.Must possess the ability and empathy needed to establish
and maintain an effective working relationship with fellow
employees, supervisory staff, Base Service Units, families of the
individuals, and our co-representative.Must demonstrate leadership
and organizational skills.Minimum Experience and Training:Program
Specialist must have specialized training or one year's experience
in treating or working with individuals with intellectual and
developmental disabilities and must possess one of the following:
Master's Degree from an accredited college and one year's
experience working directly with persons with intellectual and
developmental disabilities; Bachelor's Degree from an accredited
college and two years' experience working directly with persons
with intellectual and developmental disabilities Associate's Degree
or 60 credit hours from an accredited college and four years'
experience working directly with persons with intellectual and
developmental disabilities or an equivalent combination of
education and experience; Must complete all required clearances and
maintain a valid Driver's License. Benefits: Minimum of 24 hours
worked and employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package:Health
(UPMC), Dental (Delta Dental) and Vision InsurancesHealthcare
Flexible Spending Account (HSA)Dependent Care Flexible Spending
Account403B - Traditional and Roth with Company MatchTuition
ReimbursementCompetitive PTO Plan8 Paid HolidaysUp to an extra
$2,080 a year in lieu of Health Insurance coverageUp to 2 weeks
paid training provided by Verland, to educate new hires on daily
living skills, social engagement, personal hygiene skills, along
with each individual's support plan/ personal development goals
that are essential to improve the daily lives of the individuals
that we serve. Completion of training is required at the start of
employment.Verland Family Values:Commitment to
CommunityCompassionate CareDedication to EmployeesTrust through
TransparencyWelcoming Diversity To learn more about our Mission,
Vision and Family Values check out our website at Verland.org.
PM21PI201491207
Keywords: The Verland Foundation Inc., Akron , Program Specialist in IDD, Other , Sharon, Ohio
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